Photographs Of Vietnam and the Vietnam War Taken by Robert Lafoon From a Website

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03 July 2002

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Robert Lafoon Collection

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Photographs Of Vietnam and the Vietnam War Taken by Robert Lafoon From a Website, 03 July 2002, Folder 01, Box 01, Robert Lafoon Collection, The Vietnam Center and Archive, Texas Tech University. Accessed 2 Aug. 2015. <http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=10710101012>.

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10710101012, Robert Lafoon Collection, The Vietnam Center and Archive, Texas Tech University

Australians fill the streets and look out windows to see President Lyndon Johnson traveling in a motorcade. President Johnson visited several Australian cities to try and drum up Aussie support for the Vietnam War. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Australians fill the streets and look out windows to see President Lyndon Johnson traveling in a motorcade. President Johnson visited several Australian cities to try and drum up Aussie support for the Vietnam War. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. Series of 12 photos depicting the UH1C crew members preparing the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. UH1C crew members prepare the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City, in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo Downed UH1C and its crew are protected by other airborne and ground vehicles while they prepare the gunship for air lift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo Crew members of the UH1C prepare the downed gunship for airlift back to the base camp by a CH-47 Chinook.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta in 1967. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo the CH-47 lifts UH1C from rice paddy and begins journey back to base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. During the recovery, a Cavalry Company of the Division provided ground and air cover. A member of the recovery team guides the CH-47 and UH1C in for a landing at the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In Saigon, Vice President Hubert Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American dignitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. All photographed were conducting a pre-press conference side bar.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Robert Lafoon is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Leroy Massie US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Leroy Massie is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Robert Lafoon is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Leroy Massie is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In Saigon during February 1966, Vice President Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American diginitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. These photographs were taken during a press conference given by the VP. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In Saigon during February 1966, Vice President Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American diginitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. These photographs were taken during a press conference given by the VP. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

SP4 Robert Lafoon receives an award from the DASPO Pacific Detachment Commander, MAJ Allen, for a photograph taken during a Catholic Mass in a field near Tuy Hoa. RVN. Photo by Lawrence Sullivan. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation 'Van Buren' was a combined allied operation of military forces from the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam and 101st Airborne Brigade. The operation's objective was to deny the vital rice harvest to the Viet Cong. Catholic Chaplain (Capt) Bruno Massoti conducts service for soldiers from the 101st Airborne Brigade. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Members of the 199th Infantry Brigade move through a leech-infested irrigation canal while participating in Operation Rang Dong near Cat Lai. Hours earlier the unit landed in rice paddies as part of a huge helicopter assault force. PFC Fred L. Greenleaf from Company 'C', 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade holds his rifle above the water as he moves through the canal. Directly behind PFC Greenleaf is Daniel R. Bauer, a motion picture cameraman from the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO). Dan is holding his camera over his shoulder. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 16 September 1967, C Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved towards the high ground of Tam Ky. After reaching their position, they rested, were resupplied with rations and water and established an observation post. In this sequence of photos, the men can be seen moving to their company command post, resting, playing cards and observing enemy activity. Looking through binoculars is the Company Commander, CPT Antonio Mavroudis. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 10st Airborne Division. This sequence of photos is of a fire mission provided by the battery. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 10st Airborne Division. After completing a series of fire missions, PFC Henry L. Jones (Memphis, TN) and PFC Mark F. Hughs (Scotch Plains, NJ) clean the bore of their 105mm canon. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, B Battery , 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. Soldier is about to fire one of the battery's 105mm canon.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 15 September 1967, the 81mm Mortar Section, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations. This series of photos show the establishment of the base using CH-47 Chinooks, the creation of mortar pits and initial fire missions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 16 September 1967, C Company,2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved towards the high ground of Tam Ky. After reaching their position, they rested, were re-supplied with rations and water and established an observation post. This sequence of photos picture the day's activities. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

This series of photos was taken at New Port, Vietnam of the Queen's Cobra Regiments Arrival in Vietnam. General William C. Westmoreland, Commanding General, MACV, watches the ceremonies on the arrival of the Royal Thai Volunteer Regiment in Vietnam.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Photo of a Heavily damaged trailer. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed tanker truck Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed tanker truck Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed bus Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Damaged building Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed connex container used as a guard post. The guard was killed Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Damaged trailer bed.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Photo of a heavily damaged truck bed. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Workers begin repairing the main entrance and building after the attack Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Area believed to be where the attack was initiated. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Damaged trailer Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed automobile Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. After returning fire into a brushy area, members of C company prepare to close in on the area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units.Members of a squad prepare to move into a brushy area in search of fleeing Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon , US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Soldier from C Company fires his M79 Grenade Launcher into an area where a Viet Cong sniper was spotted. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Soldier from C Company fires his rifle into an area where a Viet Cong sniper was spotted. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Soldier relaxes and has a smoke during a break in the sweep. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. After hearing noises to their flank, soldiers squat and observe the area for Viet Cong activityt. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of C company 1st battalion demolition team check a bunker they destroyed during the sweep. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of a squad move through open terrain during the sweep. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. A soldier rests during a break in the mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of a squad move along a trail in search of Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of a squad move across an opening in a line formation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific.

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Member of the unit rests during a break in the mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of C Company return to the surface after checking a destroyed bunker. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Mock wounded soldier is assisted to the airlift pick up area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Mock wounded soldier receives medical attention for a pretend head wound while another soldier radios for a MEDEVAC helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Mock wounded soldier receives medical attention for a pretend head wound while another soldier radios for a MEDEVAC helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

On 3 January 1967, C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, left their base camp at Cu Chi, 25 miles NW of Saigon to an area 6 miles West to participate in Operation Ala Moana. The operation was a search and destroy mission against the Viet Cong. Troops from the 3rd platoon check a Viet Cong house type bunker they found during the sweep. The camouflaged bunker was empty. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment searches and inspects a large bunker that was also the entrance to a tunnel complex. He attempted to start a fire at the entrance hoping smoke would travel inside and flush anyone out. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment searches and inspects a large bunker that was also the entrance to a tunnel complex. He attempted to start a fire at the entrance hoping smoke would travel inside and flush anyone out Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment searches and inspects a large bunker that was also the entrance to a tunnel complex. He attempted to start a fire at the entrance hoping smoke would travel inside and flush anyone out. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment searches and inspects a large bunker that was also the entrance to a tunnel complex. He attempted to start a fire at the entrance hoping smoke would travel inside and flush anyone out. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment searches and inspects a large bunker that was also the entrance to a tunnel complex. He attempted to start a fire at the entrance hoping smoke would travel inside and flush anyone out. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. A soldier attends to the leg wounds of PFC David C. Jackson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. Two soldiers attend to the leg wounds of PFC David C. Jackson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. Two soldiers attend to the leg wounds of PFC David C. Jackson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. Members of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment clean their weapons after a day of search and destroy missions are over. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment smokes a cigarette and remains at the ready because the unit received heavy sniper fire earlier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. A member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment squats for cover because snipers are in the area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. Members of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment move through chest-high brush in search of Viet Cong. Dick Welsh, DASPO cameraman, can be seen reloading his camera in the foreground. Dick is the only soldier with baseball a cap on instead of a helmet. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. Members of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment search for Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. Members of the 5th Mechanized Infantry kneel down to rest while the unit is temporarily halted. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. SP4 Payne (back to camera) attempts to clear the throat of the wounded soldier. Two other soldiers assist. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. Four soldiers begin giving the seriously wounded man an IV. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. SP4 Jenkins attempts to lift the legs of one of the wounded and checking for additional wounds. Another soldier holds an IV. Another soldier is assisting SP4 Jenkins lift the wounded. SP5 Richard Welsh from the Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) is photographing the procedure. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. SP4 Jenkins lifts the legs of a wounded soldier to check for additional wounds. Another soldier assists by holding an IV, while two stand by to lift and carry the stretcher. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Cedar Falls, the 25th Infantry Division's objective was to help clear the Iron Triangle and seal off the Saigon River. Platoon Sergeant from the 5th Mechanized Infantry Regiment uses a radio to contact higher headquarters reference personnel wounded by a booby-trap. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a sweep, some Viet Cong were spotted and fled. Soldiers of the company dismounted their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and pursued. During the pursuit, a soldier tripped a booby trap. Three men were wounded, one seriously. SP4 Ronald P. Jenkins, medic, attended the wounded and then the three were evacuated. A wounded soldier on a stretcher is placed in the back of a M113 for evacuation to the rear medical facility. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with rifle ports and ramp down is staged and prepared to load troops and supplies. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. M113 Armored Personnel Carriers with ramps down are set up in a perimeter defensive position in an open area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. After dismounting from their M113 Armored Personnel Carriers, members of the 5th Mechanized move by foot across an open area. The M113s move with soldiers and bring up the rear. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

On 8 January 1967, C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, operated as a blocking force in Operation Cedar Falls in the Filhol Plantation by the Saigon River, 10 miles NE of their Cu CHI, RVN base camp. While on break, a member of the 3rd platoon falls asleep while resting inside an M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Demolition expert, SP4 William C. Frank prepares TNT and a fuse which will be used to destroy the mine. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Demolition expert, SP4 William C. Frank prepares TNT and a fuse which will be used to destroy the mine. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Demolition experts, SP4 William C. Frank and SP4 Randy R. Farmer prepare TNT and a fuse which will be used to destroy the mine. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Demolition expert, SP4 Randy R. Farmer prepares TNT and a fuse which will be used to destroy the mine. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Demolition expert prepares TNT and a fuse which will be used to destroy the mine. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. After lighting the fuse to attached to TNT, SP4 William C. Frank runs from the detonation area to safety. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During the sweep an anti-tank mine was found and destroyed. Two demolition experts using TNT detonate the mine in a safe area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. Squadron members use tents and foxholes as their living quarters close to their M48A3 Tank. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tanks moving towards their assigned blocking positions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tank moving towards its assigned blocking position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier in a blocking position within a foxhole emplacement. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M88 Vehicle Track Retriever, using a bulldozer type blade, prepares foxhole emplacement to be used by one of the squadron's armored vehicles. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier moving towards their assigned blocking position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M113 Armored Personnel Carriers moving towards their assigned blocking positions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with rear tent set up as the command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M88 Vehicle Track Retriever, using a bulldozer type blade, prepares foxhole emplacement to be used by one of the squadron's armored vehicles. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M88 Vehicle Track Retriever, using a bulldozer type blade, prepares foxhole emplacement to be used by one of the squadron's armored vehicles. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M88 Vehicle Track Retriever, using a bulldozer type blade, prepares foxhole emplacement to be used by one of the squadron's armored vehicles. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tanks moving towards their assigned blockade positions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M88 Vehicle Track Retriever, using a bulldozer type blade, prepares foxhole emplacement to be used by one of the squadron's armored vehicles. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. Soldier ground guides an M113 Armored Personnel Carrior into position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tanks and M113 Armored Personnel Carriers move across open terrain towards their assigned blocking positions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tank moves towards designated blocking position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. On 8 January 1967, Troop B 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division joined the operation and became a blocking force along the Saigon River in the Filhol Plantation. M48A3 Tanks and M113 Armored Personnel Carriers move across open terrain towards their assigned blocking positions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the company prepare to use one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier to pull another out of a ditch. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with rifle ports and ramp down is staged and prepared to load troops and supplies. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. This is a Interior photograph of a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with center bench seats and rifle ports. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division captured several Viet Cong documents found in a tunnel. Capt. Marvin J. Kennedy (Tyler, TX) and a Vietnamese interpreter examine the documents for possible intelligence. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the units look into a Viet Cong tunnel awaiting the return of their tunnel rat. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. During a break in the sweep, soldiers sit inside and on the ramp of an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier and eat C-rations for lunch Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Captured Viet Cong sits blindfolded until he can be evacuated to the rear for interrogation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier is being towed back the rear area for repair. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Cases of C-ratons are off loaded from a UH1D helicopter.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Robert C. Lafoon, still photographer from the Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) catches some sleep and shade with his head resting under a poncho being used as a tent. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the 25th Infantry examine items captured from a Viet Cong prisoner while the prisoner waits to be evacuated to the rear area for interrogation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Barrels from a flame thrower mounted on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier can be seen in the foreground. Other M113s are in the background. All are sweeping through the unit's designated area of operation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Cases of C-rations are off loaded from a UH1D helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Soldiers sweep through the unit's area of operation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. This is a aerial view of Cu Chi, RVN, home of the 25th Infantry Division. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Aerial view of soldiers ducking and holding on to water containers because of prop wash from our UH1D helicopter which is about to land. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. The crew of an M113 Armored Personnel carrier smile for the camera. The M113 is armed with a flame thrower. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. UH1D helicopter carrying C-Rations prepares to land in an open field. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Soldiers standing up through the combat hatch of their M113 Armored Personnel Carrier observe as the unit sweeps through the area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Soldier from the 25th Infantry Division sits on a medical stretcher taking a break. The soldier is surrounded by supplies and facing a command post bunker Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Company commander and his Radio Telephone operator take a break during the sweep. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division passed through a local village. A Vietnamese interpreter used a bull horn to explain to villagers why the unit was there and asked for information about the Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. A Vietnamese interpreter with the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division solicits information about the Viet Cong from a local villager. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Supplies and weapons were found by the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in a network of tunnels. SGT Richard McConhl burns a Viet Cong rice storage building located above the complex. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Corporal Ralph Nicholls (Freemont, CA.) moves through dense jungle area near Bien Hoa, RVN in search of Viet Cong. Corporal Nicholls is a member of the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. An M48A3 accompanies the soldiers on their sweep. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Operation Lincoln was a mission by combined forces of tank-infantry consisting of elements of the 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division and 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (air Mobile). A M48A3 tank moves through a Viet Cong infested area South of Pleiku, RVN searching for enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division is being lifted on to a stretcher. He was shot in the leg and medically evacuated by helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, DASPO, US Army Special Photo Detachment, Pacific.

After being shot in the leg, LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division receives medical treatment. He will be medically evacuated by helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, U.S. DASPO, US Army Special Photo Detachment, Pacific.

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain-side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Captured prisoner and items found in the cave are guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A female prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Vietnamese Army interpreter attempts to gain information from one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. One of the prisoners remains guarded by a company soldier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A captured prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company guard the prisoners prior to evacuation back to division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Photo depicts the Battalion Command post where prisoners were held until evacuation back to the division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. While on break from the search mission, one of the company soldiers attempts to capture a duck for dinner. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The AN/ARC-122 radio is used in UH-1D helicopters by the 1st Cavalry Division at division, brigade and battalion command levels to coordinate missions with the ground forces. Capt William E. Taylor, company commander, communicates with a battalion commander who is in his airborne command post close by. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Two crew members drop a round into the tube of a 4.2mm mortar mounted in the rear of a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. The section was firing at a Viet Cong held position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers take a break and rest on top of the mountain's rocks and boulders. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers search caves for potential enemy hiding places. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A company soldier enters a cave to search for enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier returns to the surface after searching for enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers relax and take a break while other members of the unit search a cave. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Two soldiers return to the surface after searching a cave. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers escort captured Viet Cong out of a cave they were using as quarters and a hiding place. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. The company moves down the mountain with their captured Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers secure captured Viet Cong found in mountain cave. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers descend down the mountain in route to their battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers descend down the mountain in route to their battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. The company moves through the An Loa valley with their prisoners in route back to the battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers take a break after climbing down a mountain trail' Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier provides a captured prisoner with water. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. One member of the company also managed to capture a duck. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A soldier keeps a close eye on captured Viet Cong prisoners as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers return to base camp with their captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier returns to base camp while guarding one of the captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier examines items captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier examines items captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier observes local villager moving down path. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier examines weapons captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Local villagers move down path being guarded and protected by the ROK Marines. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier examines Viet Cong weapon captured during previous search and destroy mission, Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Officer inspects one of his soldier's weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier examines items captured from Viet Cong during their previous mission, Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. PFC Chen Young Bo examines a weapon the unit captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldiers prepare defensive position overlooking rice fields.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. SGT Sung Lee (Seoul, Korea) stays alert for any unusual incidents along his area. The Marines are guarding rice fields near Tuy Hoa to prevent the Viet Cong from stealing the rice. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier is receiving a fire mission by radio for his 105mm artillery battery. Unit prepares to fire at suspected Viet Cong positions near Tuy Hoa. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Using a military map, Michelle Ray shows officers of the 1st Cavalry where she was being held. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat. Using a military map, Michelle shows officers of the 1st Cavalry where she was being held. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon

French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In September 1966, elements of the Korean 9th Division known as the White Horse Division arrived via boat coming ashore on a beach in Nha Trang, RVN. This sequence of photos depicts the arrival and onward movement of the division elements. After their arrival, the soldiers were positioned in the Ninh Hoa, RVN area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Using a volunteer trainee, an instructor from 5th Special Forces and LLDB teach CIDG trainees how to apply a tourniquet. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Using a volunteer trainee, instructors from 5th Special Forces and LLDB teach CIDG trainees how to apply a leg bandage. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. CIDG trainees fire M-16 rifles for familiarization. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. A 5th Special Forces instructor observes two CIDG trainees firing 30 caliber machine guns. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. CIDG trainees fire the M-16 rifle for familiarization in the prone position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. An LLDB instructor teaches CIDG trainees while a 5th Special Forces adviser observes from behind the seated students. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. SFC Robert L. Cole (Chersaw, SC) uses an old target for a blackboard. SFC Cole conducts a squad tactics class for the CIDG trainees. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. The photograph shows the main entrance to the CIDG training camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

In September 1966, elements of the Korean 9th Division known as the White Horse Division arrived via boat coming ashore on a beach in Nha Trang, RVN. This sequence of photos depicts the arrival and onward movement of the division elements. After their arrival, the soldiers were positioned in the Ninh Hoa, RVN area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific

Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. A soldier examines captured anti aircraft machine guns. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific